Master of Public Administration:Emergency Management and Homeland Security

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for careers in the emergency
management sector is expected to grow by approximately 6% from 2014-2024. Students
will use emergency management and homeland security theories, ideas, and concepts
to guide their decision making in an effort to create a “secure and resilient nation
with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against,
mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest
risk” (FEMA, n.d.).

To be awarded the Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in emergency management
and homeland security, candidates must earn 36 approved graduate credit hours. All
courses are offered online.

PA 504 Political Economy and Regulatory Policy for Public Administrators

PA 511 Gov't and NFP Financial Mgmt and Control

Capstone: PA 590 Research Seminar

Total: 18 Credits

Emergency Management and Homeland Security Emphasis

This emphasis area is designed to prepare students for leadershippositions in agencies and organizations with missions to protectlife, liberty, and property.

Emphasis Competency: Students will possess the knowledgeneeded to provide strategic leadership for an all hazards/WholeCommunity approach to an emergency event given a networkedenvironment operating within a democratic political system.